Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Manilal Avasthi's house in Allahabad became famous as a center of political activity during India's independence struggle. A prominent Indian National Congress figure and close associate of Mahatma Gandhi, Avasthi hosted political leaders, freedom fighters, and intellectuals for strategy meetings, secret discussions, and cultural gatherings. The house symbolized resistance, unity, and creativity, leaving a lasting legacy in the independence movement and Allahabad's history.